Canyons District Seniors Celebrate Graduation with Style

It is said that true success comes after true struggle and strength grows from adversity. For the graduating Class of 2020, the past year was full of opportunities to grow. From disruptions in attending class to disappointments about long-anticipated events being put on hold, this year has been both challenging and rewarding for Canyons’ seniors. […]

Canyons District Reaffirms Commitment to Maintaining Equitable, Inclusive Schools

Reaffirming a commitment to maintaining schools that prioritize social justice, inclusivity, and equity, the Canyons Board of Education endorsed a framework for combatting discrimination and bias in all its forms. A committee of three Board members — Board Vice President Amber Shill and members Mont Millerberg and Amanda Oaks — will work with Canyons new […]

Wanted: Second-Grade Students for New Spanish Immersion Program

Are you interested in having your second-grade student immersed in learning Spanish through elementary school and beyond? Canyons District has openings in its new Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Midvalley Elementary in Midvale. The District recently held a special lottery for seats in the program, which is scheduled to start this coming fall and […]

Former Midvale Mayor Remembered for her Support of CSD, Education

As mayor of Midvale, JoAnn Seghini had one particular picture on her wall that gave her inspiration when she needed to make difficult decisions. It was a photo of a diverse group of children, cheerfully smiling at the camera, full of promise. These were the faces she considered when she led Midvale’s effort to join […]

Retiring Superintendent Jim Briscoe Lauded as a Builder, Unifier

From the early days of his career, when he worked as a social studies and math teacher, to his later years overseeing school districts in several states, Dr. Jim Briscoe had one common theme that followed him through: He was a builder. From the moment he arrived in Canyons District, Briscoe started construction on community […]

Canyons Announces Locations, Dates for Summer Meals

Every summer, Canyons School District provides free meals to children 18 years and younger through its federally-approved Summer Food Service Program. This summer is no different, except the District will continue to take health and safety precautions and distribute grab-and-go meals via curbside pick-up. The Summer Food program will commence with the conclusion of the […]

CSD Begins Accepting Nominations for 2020 Apex Awards

It’s not hyperbole to say that the 2019-2020 school year has been like no other. The committed corps of Canyons employees and supporters, from principals to parents and technology specialists to teachers, rallied to guide and inspire student achievement in the midst of a global pandemic. But even before the arrival of COVID-19 — and […]

Brighton Quadruplets Make CSD’s Class of 2020 Even More Historic

When the Searle quadruplets headed off to their first full day of school 12 years ago, their mother, Jennifer, did a cartwheel in the Canyon View Elementary playground to celebrate. She followed it up with three more across her front lawn when she got home — one for each child.  Now that her teens are graduating […]

Jordan Valley Unveils Bright, New Logo to Embody School’s Adaptable Spirit

When Jordan Valley School set out to update their logo, a staid black-and-white mountain silhouette dating back to 1975, they wound up venturing in the near-opposite direction. The staff, faculty, and parents of Canyons District’s school for students with intellectual disabilities wanted something that better reflected the school’s diversity, strength of spirit, and the resourcefulness […]

Free School Lunch, Breakfast to Continue through June 30

Summer break is just around the corner, but Canyons District will continue to provide free, nutritious meals to students through its curbside grab-and-go meal service. Through June 30, 2020, all students 18 years of age and under will be able to pick up a sack lunch, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]